Tag: Facebook
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‘Virtual’ senior center allowed seniors to stay connected during pandemic in Old Bridge; Silver Linings recognized for social media efforts
OLD BRIDGE – A “virtual” senior center during the coronavirus pandemic enabled the township to stay connected to over 300 members of the Silver Linings at Old Bridge with daily posts, activities, and live classes. “The concept of a ‘senior center without walls’ is new in the aging world,” Mayor Owen Henry said. Anahita Feltz,…
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Milltown Mel predicts an early spring in front of record crowd
MILLTOWN – A welcome crowd on Super Bowl Sunday came out bright and early to see what Milltown Mel – the toothy teller of the weather – had to predict. Whether rooting for the San Francisco 49ers or the Kansas City Chiefs, the crowd was rooting for Mel to predict an early spring. And…
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Former mayor: Officials should respond to questions posted on Facebook
TINTON FALLS – The issue of whether municipal officials should respond to questions asked by residents on the Tinton Falls government’s Facebook page was a topic of discussion during the Sept. 17 meeting of the Borough Council. Council members said the administration recently created a Tinton Falls page on the social media platform. The Facebook…
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Old Bridge Library offers technology classes
The Old Bridge Public Library will offer the following tech classes this month to help patrons efficiently use common technology and online Library resources. Computer and Internet Basics will be held at 7 p.m. on Oct. 16. This introductory class will explore the basics of the personal computer and the internet. School and Career Prep…
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Facebook will help small businesses, nonprofits in Edison
EDISON — Mayor Thomas Lankey said he is proud Facebook has selected Edison to be among the 30 national markets for its Community Boost Program. “This is terrific news for Edison and, more broadly, for central New Jersey,” he said. “We are eager to partner with Facebook on this valuable endeavor.” Lankey said his administration…
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Technology classes to be held at Old Bridge Library
The Old Bridge Public Library is offering new technology classes in January at the library, 1 Old Bridge Plaza at the corner of Route 516 and Cottrell Road in the Municipal Center, Old Bridge. At 11 a.m. on Jan. 11, a class about buying stuff online will be held, at 7 p.m. on Jan. 16…
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Art on exhibit at St. Luke’s Church
METUCHEN — “Beautiful and Powerful Statements,” an international art exhibit featuring the arts of calligraphy and re-purposed materials, is currently on view at Nails in the Wall, the Gallery at St. Luke’s Church. It will remain open through May 31. It includes nearly 70 pieces in many media, from photography and video to fabric, ceramic…